Comtrend Corporation GS-7518 User manual

Quick Installation Guide
GS-7518 | 18-Port PoE Gigabit Ethernet Switch
I. Product Information
I-1. Package Contents
1. GS-7518 PoE Switch
2. QIG
3. Manual CD
4. Power Cable
5. 4 x Foot Pads
6. Rack-Mount Kit
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I-2. Hardware Overview
Front Panel
The front panel of the switch consists of:
16 x 10/100/1000Mbps PoE- Cable RJ-45 Ports
2 x Combo Gigabit Ports
Reset Button
A Series of LED Indicators
Rear Panel
The rear panel of the switch consists of:
AC Power Connector

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I-3. LED Indicator
PWR:
LED Status
Mode
Description
Green
On
Power on
Off
Off
Power off or fail
LOOP:
LED Status
Mode
Description
Green
On
Network loop detected
Off
Off
No network loop
detected
PoE/Max:
LED Status
Mode
Description
Green
On
PoE power output over
270W
Off
Off
PoE power output under
270W
Ethernet(above ports):
LED Status
Mode
Description
Green
On/Blinking
1000Mbps
connected/data
transmitting
Amber
On/Blinking
10/100Mbps
connected/data
transmitting
Off
Off
Disconnected or fail

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SFP:
LED Status
Mode
Description
Green
On/Blinking
1000FX connected/data
transmitting
Amber
On/Blinking
100FXMbps
connected/data
transmitting
Off
Off
Disconnected or fail
PoE (Left of the ports):
LED Status
Mode
Description
Green
On
PoE power output on
Off
Off
PoE power output off
I-4. Desktop Installation
Install the switch on a desktop by attaching the cushioning rubber feet to
the bottom corners of the switch to protect against external vibration.
Allow adequate space for ventilation between the device and any
objects around.

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I-5. Rack-mounting Installation
The switch can be mounted in an EIA standard-sized 19-inch rack that can
be placed in a wiring closet with other equipment. To install the switch,
please follow these steps:
1. Attach the mounting brackets on the switch’s side panels (one on each
side) and secure them with the screws provided.
Bracket Installation
2. Use the screws provided with the equipment rack to mount the Switch
on the rack and tighten it.
Rack Installation

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II. Quick Setup
II-1. Switch to End Device
1. Connect the switch to local power with the included power cable.
2. Use a standard Cat 5/5e Ethernet cable to connect the switch to end
devices as shown below. Switch ports will automatically adjust to the link
rate of the device to which it’s connected.
Optionally, any port can be used to uplink to an existing network.
Application Diagram
FOR MORE HELP: For instructions on advanced features, FAQ, etc., please visit
our online Product Webpage.
Your Device is Now Connected!
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